named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
First Time Homebuyer Program
Provides education, counseling, and financial assistance (down payment and closing cost grants) to first-time homebuyers in Chautauqua County. Requires completion of a homebuyer education course through eHome America.
Homebuyer Education Course
Self-paced online course offered through eHome America that covers budgeting, mortgage options, and the home-buying process. Required for participation in CHRIC's down payment assistance programs.
Housing Rehabilitation Services
Offers financial aid to income-eligible homeowners for essential home repairs and improvements, funded through CDBG and Access to Heroes programs. Targets seniors, veterans, and low-income families.
Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessment
Provides certified lead testing and risk assessment services for homes built before 1978. Includes visual assessments, full risk assessments with XRF/sampling, clearance testing, and pre-renovation consultation.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 3 activities
- Community outreach and education on housing resourcesConducts outreach to promote housing rehabilitation programs and educate residents about available housing assistance, including lead safety, repair funding, and homeownership opportunities across Chautauqua County.
- Funding veteran home repairs and accessibility modificationsAdministers the Access to Heroes program to provide financial support for home repairs and accessibility modifications for veterans in Chautauqua County.
- Housing rehabilitation and repair for low-income homeownersProvides financial assistance and direct support for essential home repairs and upgrades to improve safety, health, and affordability for income-eligible homeowners in Chautauqua County. Services include roof, foundation, window, door, furnace, water heater, siding, deck, porch, and stair repairs, delivered through federal, state, and private funding including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 2 activities
- Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyersProvides financial assistance for down payments and closing costs to income-eligible, mortgage-ready first-time homebuyers on a first-come, first-served basis in Chautauqua County.
- Homeownership counseling and educationProvides HUD-approved housing counseling services including budget management, credit review, lender referrals, and fair housing assistance. Offers a self-paced online First-Time Homebuyer Education Course and post-purchase counseling, including loss mitigation and home improvement guidance.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Community development and infrastructure revitalizationConducts funding initiatives to restore community landmarks, improve public infrastructure, and revitalize Main Streets in Chautauqua County, enhancing overall community living standards.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Senior housing developmentConstructs and develops safe, stable, and affordable senior housing units across Chautauqua County, with hundreds of units built to serve elderly residents.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funding lead certification training for contractorsFunds training programs to certify contractors in lead-safe work practices for HUD-related projects, expanding local workforce capacity in Chautauqua County.
- Lead hazard assessment and remediation servicesConducts lead-based paint risk assessments, inspections, and clearance testing for homeowners, landlords, and property managers in Chautauqua County. Services include visual inspections, XRF testing, dust wipe sampling, lab analysis, post-remediation verification, and pre-renovation consultations to ensure lead-safe environments, especially for children.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.92M
Contributions & grants$2.82M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$91K
expenses
Total expenses$2.91M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$492K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$269K
Investments$0
Liabilities$961K
Net assets$807K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA FREIFELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $82K |
| KASEY CUPP | FINANCE MANAGER | 38 | $65K |
board members · 10
- CARL SWAN — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
- FRANK J BEACH — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT
- FRED CROSCUTT — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES P BARRETT — BOARD MEMBER (TO 1/1/24)
- KIMBERLY DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT
- LAUREN BOYLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MAGDALENA DYE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL CIVILETTO — BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/23/24)
- STEVE HOLT — BOARD MEMBER
- SYLVIA FAUST — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Basil Partner — Platinum sponsor of the CHRIC Golf Classic.
- City of Dunkirk Partner — Collaborates with CHRIC on the Lead Safe Dunkirk initiative.
- City of Mayville Partner — Collaborates with CHRIC on local housing and community development projects.
- EPA Government — Follows EPA lead-safe practices and displays the EPA Lead-Safe Certified logo, indicating compliance with federal standards.
- John Samuelson Partner — Gold cart sponsor of the CHRIC Golf Classic.
- New York State Government — Partnered with CHRIC on funding and housing initiatives in Chautauqua County.
- Purnia Partner — Bronze cart sponsor of the CHRIC Golf Classic.
- Sherman (village) Partner — Collaborates with CHRIC to distribute Community Development Block Grant funds for home repairs.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Receives funding and operates housing rehabilitation projects under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by HUD.
- UPMC Chautauqua Partner — Bronze cart sponsor of the CHRIC Golf Classic.
- Westfield (village) Partner — Collaborates with CHRIC to distribute Community Development Block Grant funds for home repairs.
- eHome America Partner — Partner organization through which CHRIC delivers its First-Time Homebuyer Education Course.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Housing Rehabilitation for Community Stabilizationmethodology: housing_rehabilitationBy rehabilitating homes, particularly in older, low-income neighborhoods, we improve living conditions and stabilize communities, because physical housing quality is directly linked to community well-being and economic vitality.
- Inclusive Housing Access to Strengthen Communitiesmethodology: inclusive_housing_accessBy expanding accessible and affordable homeownership opportunities for seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and first-time homebuyers, we strengthen community resilience, because inclusive access to stable housing fosters long-term neighborhood investment and social cohesion.
- Lead-Safe Renovation Through Targeted Risk Assessmentmethodology: lead_safe_renovationBy focusing lead hazard detection and remediation on pre-1978 housing using advanced testing methods, we reduce lead exposure risks, because older homes are more likely to contain lead-based paint and pose preventable health threats to vulnerable populations.